--- Colour Blast DT --- "Just Live' Art Journal page + process video

Hi Scrap Friends

Today I'm sharing a new project for Colour Blast

"Just Live"

I'm very green when it comes to art journalling, however ...

I found it's very fun to create without the pressure of coordinating a photo and a memory.

I love the creative outlet.

So if your new to art journalling or have never tried it before ...

Give it a go, check out a class, watch a YouTube video or just create.

For this creation I have used:

Colour Paste Singing the Blues

Colour Paste Royalty

Black heavy gesso

White heavy gesso

Colour embossing powder Bling

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I'm using a Strathmore soft cover journal and have not prepped my page.
Using a spatula, spread the Colour Paste Singing the Blues in stripes onto the page.

Allow to dry naturally then repeat with Colour Paste Royalty

I use a scrap piece of paper to protect my opposite journal page.

Choose your stencil and attach it with washi tape.

Sponge the Black heavy gesso across the paste.

Peel back the stencil and clean it straight away - sometimes the gesso stains the stencil.

Once dry, water down some of the White heavy gesso and using a fan brush, add some splatters to the page.

Also, brush the watered down gesso around the page to create a frame.

I've created a simple title, by cutting it with the Silhouette Cameo and layering the same cut various times.

I then added two coats of Colour embossing powder Bling.

I really like the pop of colour behind the black gesso.

This was fun and easy to create with quite a striking result - especially when flicking through the pages of my art journal.

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You can see the whole process in the video below.

Thanks for visiting.

Happy Scrapping

--- Off the Rails Scrapbooking DT --- March tutorial - Art Journal Monochrome + yellow

Hi Crafters

Today I'm sharing my tutorial project for
Off the Rails Scrapbooking.

This month's inspiration moodboard is all about Monochrome + colour.



I decided to create a page in my Art Journal.

I am really new to Art Journalling and decided to give it a go after seeing some creations by

Selena Stevens Art

Selena makes some amazing mixed media pieces.

I consider my Art Journal as a place to "Create" without the pressure to record a memory or use a photo.
I really have enjoyed my recent exploration of a totally different genre of craft.

So today for my tutorial at Off the Rails Scrapbooking,
I'm giving you a look into my Art Journal so far

and a simple technique video if you'd like to get started.

By the way, if your scared that an "Art Journal" has to be all about Art ...

don't worry that's how I felt, but really it is just another creative outlet and you can do whatever you please.

Here is the video

Thanks for visiting.
I always love to hear comments on my projects ...
but also on my thoughts and ramblings,
so please feel free to leave some love.

Happy Crafting.